YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE! SCAN & SUBSCRIBE HERE! Vol. 34, No.24 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Caps Off to RHS Class of 2024 graduation Exercises 781-286-8500 Friday, June 14, 2024 City hosts grand opening dedication for Lt. John Jones Memorial Park Special to Th e Advocate O n Monday, June 10, Mayor Patrick Keefe had the pleasure of hosting the grand opening and dedication of Lt. John Jones Memorial Park, which is located on the corner of Hywood Street and Breedens Lane in North Revere. According to the City of Revere, this new public space features ADA-accessible safety surfaces, new play structures with sensory amenities, and a new pickleball court. The park’s renovation is a testament to Revere’s commitment to inclusivity, making it a place for people of all ages and abilities to gather and enjoy various activities. The park — formerly known as Liberty Park — was renamed following a motion brought by Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley and Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino to honor lifelong North Revere resident Lt. John Jones. The park designation honors Lt. Jones’ career as one of the fi rst black Police Offi cers for the City of Somerville, his OPENING | SEE Page 4 Over 600 students fi lled Harry Della Russo Stadium as Revere High School and City Lab Innovation High School held their graduation exercises last Wednesday night. The top two students for the Class of 2024, shown above, Valedictorian Melih Yilmaz and Salutatorian Bianca Fiore, led their classmates in the pomp and circumstance of the occasion. See inside for photo highlights and more. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Annual Revere Firefighters’ Memorial Honor Fallen Captains at Solemn Ceremony Offi cer John Jones, Jr. stood beside a photo of his father, Lt. John Jones, with Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. at the park dedication on Monday. (Courtesy photos by Facebook/Chris Giannino) Firefi ghter Barry Johnson and Fire Captain Kevin O’Hara carry the memorial wreath during Sunday’s 76th Annual Revere Firefi ghters’ Memorial Sunday at the Charles J. McMackin Veterans Memorial Park. See page 12 for photo coverage.
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